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British Airways escalates virus response with one-month China ban
European carriers led by British Airways said they’re quitting China as the deadly coronavirus spreads, though U.S. operators plan to retain some services for now.
Virus seen pushing some struggling airlines out of business
The fast-spreading coronavirus could spell the end for the weakest airlines as travel demand dries up in and out of China.
Long haul ahead for South African Airways after funding lifeline
South African Airways finally secured the funding it needs to keep flying for at least a few more months, yet there’s still a long way…
Airlines cancel more mainland China flights to counter virus
Airlines across the globe suspended more flights to China, as governments clamped down on travel to help stop the spread of the deadly Wuhan virus.
US weighs options on Coronavirus, including China flight ban
The U.S. government is considering several options to combat the emergence of the coronavirus, including a ban on flights to and from China, though no…
Apple travel to China could be cut after United reduces flights
Apple Inc.’s ability to send engineers to China could be constrained by United’s decision to reduce travel there amid a rising death toll from the…
Boeing and Embraer welcome Brazilian approval
Boeing and Embraer welcome the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE)'s General-Superintendence (SG) in Brazil.
South African Airways may receive emergency funding from state bank
South African Airways could receive some of the funding needed to avert its collapse from the state-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa, according to two…
Taliban says it shot down a US aircraft in Afghanistan
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the downing of a “special American aircraft” flying over Afghanistan on what it described as an intelligence mission.
Iranian passenger plane crash-lands in Southwest
An Iranian passenger plane carrying 142 people crash-landed at an airport in southwestern Khuzestan province, with all aboard unharmed, the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran…